Summary

Trump recently shared a provocative column on Truth Social titled “Shut Up About Egg Prices — Trump Is Saving Consumers Millions,” written by conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

This comes despite Trump’s campaign promises to reduce grocery costs “immediately” and “on Day 1.” Egg prices have soared to record highs, averaging $4.95/dozen in January and exceeding $10/dozen in some regions, leading to purchase limits and shortages.

While bird flu has significantly impacted prices by killing millions of chickens since 2022, Trump has shifted from his campaign stance, recently telling Fox News “Inflation is back” but claiming “I had nothing to do with it” after just weeks in office.

        • cecilkorik@lemmy.ca
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          3 hours ago

          As someone in Southern Ontario I want you guys to know that if there’s anything we can do to help you get rid of the vicious cheeto-in-chief we’ve got your back. Feel free to “blame Canada!” if it helps that cause, but we’re going to stand up to him, and you guys should too. We’ll help any way we can. This is unacceptable.

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            35 minutes ago

            Do exactly what you are doing.

            More Americans need to be taking to the streets to protest. They are not showing up and they won’t show up until it really starts hurting.

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            2 hours ago

            That means a lot!

            I’m in Buffalo specifically, so I’m basically right next to the border myself. I feel like we’ve always kinda felt a close sense of community with Canada here.

            Our city hall flies both the American and Canadian flags. At the KeyBank Center we both the Star Spangled Banner and O Canada. We even have the Peace Bridge ffs.

            These people who are in power right now are trying to drive us apart. We can’t let them. Americans and Canadians are stronger than that.

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      4 hours ago

      Plenty of conservatives in those states to suffer along with their liberal counterparts. I’ll be here with my popcorn.

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        3 hours ago

        Yes and no. Plenty of blue areas will be affected, but that’s not the point here.

        The point is to send a message that it’s not ok to threaten Canada and its sovereignty.